Game 7 couldn’t have started any worse for Brooklyn. Chicago was getting contributions from just about everyone on the roster, right on down to Daequan Cook and Marquis Teague. Deron Williams looked like the only one who had showed up for the Nets, and

The Grizzlies Use Instagram To Troll Blake Griffin & The Clippers

On the same night we saw the Boston fans chanting “Honey Nut Cheerios!” at Carmelo Anthony, the Grizzlies’ faithful came through with their own creative heckling. With Blake Griffin struggling because of an injured ankle, and Zach Randolph doing his

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich pokes fun at questions from reporters all the time and can be easily irritated and annoyed, especially after losses, which is what made his reaction to Stephen Curry sinking seven 3-pointers in Golden State's 116-106 win over …

Trash talk, bad blood reign in NBA playoffs

Paul undecided on future following Clips' ouster

Los Angeles Clippers general manager Gary Sacks wasn't in a mood to say much about any of the major decisions hanging over the franchise this summer in the first few moments after the Memphis Grizzlies knocked the Clippers out of the playoffs.

LeBron's Fourth MVP Is Pushing Him Into Ludicrous Territory

Reports are swarming that LeBron James will be named the NBA’s MVP for the fourth time in the past five seasons. Somehow this makes Derrick Rose’s 2011 MVP - the only blemish in that stretch for LeBron - seem all the more impressive, if all the mo

Joey Crawford Crawfords The Joey Crawfords At Crawford Arena

Chris Paul was ejected last night in what could be his final game for the L.A. Clippers. Shortly thereafter Zack Randolph was tossed. The man responsible for both was human-refereeing-highlight reel Joey Crawford.Read more...

Derrick Rose said Saturday he was unaware of the criticism he's taking for not returning to action from his ACL surgery, and while he didn't rule out a return if the Bulls advance to play the Heat, he will not play Game 7 on Saturday against the Nets.

The Chicago Bulls aren’t ones to rest on their laurels - neither their coaching staff nor their locker-room influences would allow for that - but it is worth noting that Chicago never was supposed to be playing an important game on May 4. This is a

Theo Walcott Just Scored The Fastest Goal Of The Premier League Season

Arsenal is playing Queens Park Rangers this afternoon in an important match for the Gunners. Just before kickoff, bitter rivals Spurs pulled ahead of Arsenal thanks to a late winner from the Premier League player of the year, Gareth Bale. Bale's goal ma…

But Seriously, Gareth Bale Scores Whenever The Hell He Wants

Today, Tottenham were four short minutes from a disastrous draw or even a loss against Southampton when Spurs star Gareth Bale decided, as he's done a few times this season, that he would probably rather win. So he went and scored.Read more...

Kendrick Perkins celebrated the Thunder’s Game 6 win with pushups at the airport, as you do

Noted hard-screen enthusiast Kendrick Perkins opened the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 6 visit to Toyota Center on Friday by getting all up in the grill of Houston Rockets wing Francisco Garcia, who'd spent most of Games 3 through 5 hustling to make life…

It almost didn't happen (again), but the Knicks were able to hold off an increasingly uncomfortable fourth-quarter comeback from Boston to advance past the first round of playoffs for the first time in more than a decade.Read more...

Watch Chris Paul’s Sick Between The Legs Fake and Drive

Chris Paul unleashed this incredible between the legs fake and scoop to the bucket just a few minutes before getting booted from the Game 6 against the Grizzlies last night: For breaking news, rumors, exclusive content, and contests sent right to your i…

Clippers will evaluate, decide Del Negro's fate

Los Angeles Clippers general manager Gary Sacks wasn't in a mood to say much about any of the major decisions hanging over the franchise this summer in the first few moments after the Memphis Grizzlies knocked the Clippers out of the playoffs.

Through its first five games, the Western Conference rematch between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers had lived up to expectations as the most physical series of the first round of the 2013 postseason. With the Clippers facing elimination …

Martin, Fisher come to Thunder's rescue, oust Rockets

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, sending them to the second round of the playoffs for the third straight season.

Conley, Randolph help Griz close out Clips

Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4-2 and advance to their second Western Conference semifinals in three seasons.

LeBron James Humbled By 4th MVP

LeBron James discusses the elite class that he will join with his fourth MVP award.

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Derrick Rose Unaware Of Criticism

May 4

Nick Friedell discusses Derrick Rose's reaction to the criticism he's receiving for not returning to action from his ACL surgery.

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Luol Deng Out For Game 7

May 4

Nick Friedell details the latest on Luol Deng, who will miss Game 7 of the Bulls' playoff series against the Nets due to illness.

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Kobe Devastated Over Memorabilia Battle

May 4

Stephen A. Smith describes Kobe Bryant's reaction to the news that his mother decided to auction off some of his memorabilia.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors preview

May 4

Our 5-on-5 panel breaks down the Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Spurs and Warriors.

Ian Thomsen: In defeat, Kevin Garnett and Celtics show resilience to the e…

May 4

BOSTON -- The Knicks won the series, but they lost the war. They were on top Friday at the final buzzer, 88-80, to move on to the second round after six revealing games. But they weren't going to receive the credit for putting an end to the Celtics' run…

Some NBA rules are widely acknowledged but rarely enforced, and one of them has to do with where perimeter players can stand during free throws. Unless positioned along the key, they are supposed to remain beyond the three-point line, yet many keep at l…